Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,482, 396,723 and 67,490
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 264,482, 396,723 and 67,490 is: 101,235
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,482 : 396,723 = 67,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,482/396,723 = 67,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,482x = 396,723 × 67,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,482x = 26,774,835,270 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,774,835,270/264,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,235
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